Replacing the Media Edge Guides

If the media edge guides that came with your product become damaged or deformed, you need to replace them.
CAUTION:
Continued use of damaged or deformed media edge guides may damage the printheads.
  1. Remove any media loaded in the product and turn off the product.
  2. Make sure the LCD screen has turned off and unplug both of the product's power cords from the outlet.
  3. Wait one minute and then open the left maintenance cover and the printer cover.


  4. Grasp the tabs on the media edge guides and slide them to the left edge of the platen.
    Note: Make sure to remove the media edge guides from the left edge of the platen or you may cause a malfunction.


  5. Remove the left media edge guide as shown, then remove the right media edge guide in the same manner.


  6. Insert a new media edge guide into the left edge of the platen. Align the platen rail with the triangle holes for the media edge guides and insert as shown.
    Note: You cannot insert the media edge guides from the right side of the platen.


  7. Check that two hooked sections on the back of the media edge guide are securely applied as shown below and that they are attached with no gap between the platen and media edge guide.


    CAUTION:
    If the media edge guides are not attached correctly, repeat these steps to reattach them or the printheads may be damaged.
  8. Grasp the tabs on the media edge guides and slide them to the left and right edges of the platen. Release the tabs when they are in position.


  9. Close the left maintenance cover and the printer cover.
Parent topic: Maintenance
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